"What? All you did was keep track of what I eat every day?"


    Sophie looked bewildered as she heard Polly''s exnation. She nced at Colby standing next to her, who looked equally puzzled.


    "No other questions were asked. But Mr. Burke heard you weren''t eating in the living room, so he went back to his room."


    "Kiran''s being way too obvious, don''t you think?"


    Sophie frowned. "I want to test him a bit more, see what he''s really after."


    Colby, in his usual nonchnt way, remarked, "From everything we''ve seen so far, he''s not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Don''t use any overlyplicated methods to test him, he might not get it."


    "He''s the heir to the Pord family abroad. He can''t be that dumb... can he?"


    "Dumb isn''t my word," Colby said seriously. "It''s what his actions are showing."


    "


    Indeed, judging from Angelo''s recent behavior, he didn''t seem all that bright.


    At the beginning, back at Burke Estate, Angelo made some effort to put on a show. But over time, he couldn''t be bothered to keep up the act, showing his true colors in front of them.


    "I''ll give it a shot," Sophie said, standing up and following Polly out of the room.


    Polly pointed towards where Angelo was resting.


    Sophie walked over and knocked on Angelo''s door.


    "Who is it?"


    Angelo muttered through a mouthful of food as he opened the door. Seeing Sophie there, he froze for a moment.


    "Mr. Burke, may Ie in?"


    "Uh... just a sec!"


    Angelo quickly shut the door, fumbling for his phone to message James.


    This was the first time Sophie hade to his room on her own!This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org.


    Could it be that his cover was blown?


    No way! He was sure he had disguised himself perfectly!


    "Mr. Burke?"


    "Uh...e in!"


    Angelo opened the door and let Sophie in.


    The first thing she noticed was the table, cluttered with the remains of his meal-definitely a bit of a mess.


    The room''s setup hadn''t changed much; after all, Angelo hadn''t brought any luggage this time.


    Nothing seemed out of the ordinary.


    Sophie sat across from Angelo and said, "Mr. Burke, I have a business proposition to discuss with you."


    "A business proposition?"


    Angelo looked confused.


    Why would Sophie want to discuss business with him?


    Was hispany, S Corporation in Devonport, in trouble?


    As Angelo pondered, Sophie delicately remarked, "Recently, mypany has been under attack by Reeves International, and we''re at a loss. Now, Elodie still holds shares in Burke International, which she might use against us. If that happens, our position in Devonport will be in jeopardy..."


    "That won''t happen! It''s only risky for you if you get hold of Burke International''s shares!"


    Angelo blurted out, immediately catching Sophie''s attention.


    Realizing his slip, Angelo quickly stammered, What I mean is, weren''t those shares from your ex-husband? If you keep the shares he gave you, wouldn''t Colby get jealous? Your home would be in chaos, and who knows, your marriage might be at risk!"


    Angelo''s mind was racing; he had identally spilled what James had told him.


    Even though he didn''t fully understand James''s reasoning, James was usually right.


    Sophie asked, "Mr. Burke, are you


    saying that getting Burke


    ovel


    International''s shares would


    endanger us-you mean our marriage would be in danger?"